HAYWARD, Calif.–Mervyns has named John Goodman president and chief executive officer. He joins the promotional department store chain from Levi Strauss & Co., where he was president and general manager of its Dockers brand.
Goodman will assume the position on April 7 from Chuck Kurth, executive vice president and interim CEO. Kurth will take on an expanded role at Mervyns as chief administrative and financial officer.